I think there's some "Emperor's New Clothes" syndrome at work when it comes to KW. I love some of her fabrics and wallpapers, but I don't understand why people fawn over her rooms. For high impact, bold rooms, I much prefer some of Mary McDonald's work.

There are some spaces of hers that I love and then there are others that sort of leave me scratching my head. But I think the reason why she's been such a hit is because the woman is absolutely fearless. I mean, who else would do a black kitchen? (http://tinyurl.com/ydoc5un)It's not for everybody, but I thought it was pretty darn cool. Since I'm a person that over thinks everything when it comes to decorating my home, I love seeing what she comes up with because she is really not afraid to give something a try. I think that's why so many people find her inspiring, just for the fact that she goes for it.

AGREE! I really don't know what the big fuss is about her anyways, I have never seen her work as groundbreaking. Reminds me of the bad 80s design that people are trying to forget...think the "contemporary/artsy/weird" house in Beetlejuice.....did she work on that? hehe

Okay this merited a comment. For awhile, I thought that I hadn't arrived in appreciating "high" design, but now I have no problem saying they're just plain weird. If that's what a lot of money gets you, No thanks.

Ah! I think I am the first to disagree... I love and adore anything KWID. I get that sometimes her stuff is a little 80's tackity tack, but I guess I really like 80's tackiity tack :) Every once in a while I do like a good, clean, WHITE space, but just to look at. I'd rather live in a KW-esque space and visit some place clean and modern.

I agree. When she was a judge on the design show on Bravo it also left me scratching my head and wondering what the deal was with her fashion sense. I'm all for risks, but she was on another planet, and not in a good way.

I'm so with you on this. Maybe I just don't "get" it, but really, I don't get it!! I understand that she is talented, but I'm with you, her aesthetic doesn't do a thing for me. Much prefer the pretty blue Martha room under this post.

I like that you say it like it is :) Totally agree; most of the time she is out there (or at least for those of us who deal with "real-life" clients). I did like the pic of her office that I saw, however.

Hi Bryn, I really like your blog and have been reading for a while but this is my first comment (I think!) I just have to agree with you - this is the first time I have seen that room by Ms. Wearstler and it literally made me nauseous :( Keep up the good work!

Hi Bryn, I really like your blog and have been reading for a while but this is my first comment (I think!) I just have to agree with you - this is the first time I have seen that room by Ms. Wearstler and it literally made me nauseous :( Keep up the good work!